Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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