Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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