Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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