Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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