Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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