Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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