Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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