Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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