Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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