Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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