Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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