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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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