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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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