Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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