Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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