Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs