Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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