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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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