Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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