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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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