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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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