Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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