Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different 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 stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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