Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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