Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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