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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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