Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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