Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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