Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What 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 we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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