Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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