Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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