Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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