Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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