Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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