Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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