Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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