Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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