Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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