Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? 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? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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