Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What 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 participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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