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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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