Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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