Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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