Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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