Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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