Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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