Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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