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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology