Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores 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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