Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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