Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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