Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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