Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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