Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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