Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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