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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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