Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes 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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