Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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