Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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