Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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