Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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