Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach 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 experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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