Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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