Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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