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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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