Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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