Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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