Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning enable people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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