Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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