Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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