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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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