Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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