Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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