Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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