Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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