Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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