Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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