Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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