Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching 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 institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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