Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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