Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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