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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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