Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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