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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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