Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify 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 experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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