Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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