Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews 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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