Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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