Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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