Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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