Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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