Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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