Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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