Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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