Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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