Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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