Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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