Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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