Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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