Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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