Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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