Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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