Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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