Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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