Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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