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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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