Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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