Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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