Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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