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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major 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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