Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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