Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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