Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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