Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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