Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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