Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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