Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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