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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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