Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines 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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