Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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