Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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