Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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