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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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