Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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