Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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