Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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