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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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