Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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