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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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