Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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