Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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