Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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