Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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