Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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