Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Open Education