Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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