Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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