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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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