Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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