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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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