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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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