Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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