Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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