Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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