Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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