Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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