Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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