Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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