Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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