Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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