Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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