Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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