Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have enabled humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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