Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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