Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee 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 teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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