Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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