Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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