Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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