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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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