Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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