Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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