Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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