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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the 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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