Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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