Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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