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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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