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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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