Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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