Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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