Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education