Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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