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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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