Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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