Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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