Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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