Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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