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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also considers 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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