Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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