Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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