Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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