Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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