Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What 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 institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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