Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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