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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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