Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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