Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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