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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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