Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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