Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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