Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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