Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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