Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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