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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology enable humans all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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