Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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