Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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