Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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