Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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