Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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