Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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