Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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