Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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