Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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