Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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