Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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