Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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