Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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