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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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