Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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