Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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