Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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