Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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