Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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