Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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