Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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