Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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