Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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