Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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