Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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