Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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