Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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