Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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