Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important 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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