Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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