Find out more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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