Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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