Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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