Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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