Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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