Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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