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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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