Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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