Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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