Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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