Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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