Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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