Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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