Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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