Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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