Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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