Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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