Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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