Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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