Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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