Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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