Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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