Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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