Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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