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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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