Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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