Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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