Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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