Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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