Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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