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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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