Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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