Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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