Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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