Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology