Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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