Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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