Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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