Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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