Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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