Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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