Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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