Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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