Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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