Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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