Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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