Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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