Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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