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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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