Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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