Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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