Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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