Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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