Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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