Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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