Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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