Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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