Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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