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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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