Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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