Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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