Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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