Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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