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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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