Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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