Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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