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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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