Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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