Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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