Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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