Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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