Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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