Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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