Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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