Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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