Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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