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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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