Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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