Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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