Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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