Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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