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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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