Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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