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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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