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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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