Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses 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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