Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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