Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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