Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not 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 a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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