Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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