Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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