Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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