Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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