Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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