Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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