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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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