Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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