Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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