Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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