Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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