Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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