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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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