Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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