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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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