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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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