Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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