Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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