Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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