Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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