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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines 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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