Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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