Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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