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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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