Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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