Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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