Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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