Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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