Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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