Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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