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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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