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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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