Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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