Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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