Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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