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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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