Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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