Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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