Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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