Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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