Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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