Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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