Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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