Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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