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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs