Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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