Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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