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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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