Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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