Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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