Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Education