Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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