Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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