Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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