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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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