Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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