Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models 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 participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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