Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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