Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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