Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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