Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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