Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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