Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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