Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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