Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors 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 original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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