Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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