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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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