Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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