Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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