Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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