Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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