Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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