Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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