Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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