Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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