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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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