Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education enable humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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