Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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