Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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