Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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