Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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