Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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