Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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