Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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