Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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