Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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