Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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