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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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