Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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