Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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