Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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