Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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