Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the key 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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