Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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