Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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