Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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