Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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