Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand these open education undertakings. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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