Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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