Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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