Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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