Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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