Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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