Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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