Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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