Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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