Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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