Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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