Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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