Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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