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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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