Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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