Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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