Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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