Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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