Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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