Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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