Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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