Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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