Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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