Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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