Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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