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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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