Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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