Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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