Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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