Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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