Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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