Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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