Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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