Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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