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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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