Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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