Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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