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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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