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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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