Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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