Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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