Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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