Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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