Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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