Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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