Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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