Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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