Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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