Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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