Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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