Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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