Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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