Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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