Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. 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 MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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