Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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