Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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