Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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