Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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