Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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