Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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