Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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