Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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