Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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