Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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