Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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