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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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