Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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