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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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