Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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