Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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