Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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