Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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