Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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