Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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