Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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