Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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