Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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