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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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