Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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