Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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