Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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