Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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