Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure 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 massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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