Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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