Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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