Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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