Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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