Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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