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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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