Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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