Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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