Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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