Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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