Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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