Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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