Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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