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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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