Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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