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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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