Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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