Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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