Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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