Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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